Non slip HOOKER pads

The perfect buffer blocking pad for any type of ophthalmic or optical lenses

We developed a self adhesive plastic pad (24 mm square) that is applied on the coated (or uncoated) and slippery lens surface. It adheres to the lens surface by adhesion (similar to a stick on prism, but softer in order to to adapt to the different lens curves) and with full resistance to the torque of any side way's or rotary movement, as if it would be part of the lens itself. Adhesion is provided to lateral and rotary movements only and can be lifted off the surface without problems.

This pad serves as a base for whatever system of mounting the lens on the the bevel edger is used. Leap pads will have a solid grip to it, and the HOOKER pad has enough torque to totally prevent turning and slipping of the lens. As an added benefit the pad is re-usable an indefinite amount of times.

Optiboard Forum members were the first to learn about the new technique to solve a problem that had been discussed many times on that forum .................. Hooker Pad, press releases have gone out.

Lens AR coaters and the AR Council as well as Bevel Edger suppliers should be happy to see, that one of the major problems mounting those slippery lenses has been solved.

Chris Ryser

The HOOKER pad is made from a clear transparent plastic whose surface bonds to the lens by adhesion only and adapts to a lens surface of just about any curve, minus or plus.

It acts as a buffer between the lens...............fully adhering to it, like becoming part of the lens surface .................and the regular pad containing glue which sticks to the HOOKER pad without any problem. It will also work very well with the old type suction cups used in older edging machines.

One other application where the HOOKER pad will work and give additional torque protection is in the cutting of polycarbonate lenses where the applied torque on the pads by the machines is extremely strong.

Similar to press on prisms, the lens surface as well as the HOOKER pad should be clean of dirt and grease which is a pre-condition for a perfect adhesion to the lens surface.

Press on the pad to the surface and make sure that there are no air bubbles between pad and lens surface. The pad is flexible and stretchy and will adapt easily to any lens surface on the plus or on the minus side. You can also use a pad on each side. As they are re-usable it does not become a cost factor.

Block the lens as usual with your regular mounting pad and cut the lens as usual.

While the horizontal torque is superb and does not let the lens slip, the vertical hold is not very strong and can be improved and corrected by applying a dab of UHU, paper glue stick, to the center of pad. This glue is water washable and is is available at your stationary store.

When lens is finished and beveled, remove the HOOKER pad by lifting it upwards at 90 degrees from the lens surface. It will come off the lens very easily. Clean it up when necessary and re-use it again until the pad is worn out. A superb deal at the cost of not even 2 cents per piece.

We are offering free samples to qualified optical laboratories and optical retailers. In order to send the samples we need full company name, address and telephone number either by fax to 514-426-1138 or by e-mail to oms_optical@yahoo.com and mark HOOKER samples on subject line.

Packaged in Ziploc bags at 100 pieces @ $ 0.35 = $ 35.00 (usage cost per pad $ 0.018)

Packaged in Ziploc bags at 50 pieces @ $ 0.35 = $ 17.50 (usage cost per pad $ 0.018)

Packaged in Ziploc bags at 25 pieces @ $ 0.35 = $ 8.75 (usage cost per pad $ 0.018)

Order directly from OMS Opto Chemicals at 800-461-6637 or by e-mail at oms_optical@yahoo.com